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Jenna Lang

Jenna Lang

Formerly Eat Drink Pretty

Minnesota lake life photo shoot – part 1, dessert table

August 22, 2011

I was lucky to be asked to be a part of Callie V Photography’s I heart Minnesota lake life photo shoot a few months back. The concept was all about nautical details, inspired by a San Pelligrino Limonata bottle.  The photo shoot was beautiful and was recently featured on Style Me Pretty!  I’m doing a two-part feature so be sure to come back tomorrow to see the adorable bride and groom and all the gorgeous details.

Callie shared this inspiration board and I went to work. My vision for the dessert table was to keep it clean and simple with delicious, lemony treats and navy accents. 

I incorporated lemons into the table by submerging them in water in clear, cylinder vases.  Easy, affordable and it created a huge impact. 

I made lemon curd tartlets with a dollup of whipped cream and lemon zest and placed them on a cake stand for height.
I cheated and used a store-bought lemon cake mix to make cupcakes but topped them with homemade lemon buttercream, accented with a lemon drop.

Callie asked that I incorporate s’mores into the table to fit within the lakeside theme so I bundled them inside a souffle cup and tied with a yellow ribbon.

I also made mini lemon cupcakes with a bit of lemon zest for color. 

I was really happy with how the table turned out and have to thank my sister for helping me a ton that day!  She kept me calm while I fretted/stressed about melting buttercream and sticky gumballs due to the heat.  In the end, everything worked out!

Thanks to Callie V for including me in this gorgeous shoot.  Tomorrow’s post will include the tablescape, lemonade/cocktail stand and a cute bride and groom! 

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Topics: Dessert table, Entertaining, Weddings

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  1. Anonymous says

    August 22, 2011 at 10:20 am

    Everything turned out awesome! I love how the dessert table is simple and clean. Can't wait to see the other pics tomorrow!

    Katie

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  2. Much to My Delight says

    August 22, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Love the bright and cheery yellow! Very cute presentation on the smores too. Also, I've been meaning to ask you, where did you get all of your white platters? They make such a big impact, and I'd really like to get some!

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  3. Anonymous says

    August 22, 2011 at 11:45 am

    I love the yellow…what a bright and colorful color…it automatically puts a smile on your face! Everything looks so pretty and delic!

    Libby

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  4. Lovely Scribbles says

    August 22, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Great job, Jenna! The dessert table is darling!

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  5. Jenna says

    August 22, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    Jenn – thanks for your comment! The white platters are from Pampered Chef (the long, narrow ones are from Crate and Barrel). I love them and use them almost every weekend.

    Looks like you enjoyed your time off during your unemployment! Noticed you did a little blog redesign…looks great!

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    August 22, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Absolutely beautiful

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  7. Hilliary@ Happily Ever Healthy says

    August 22, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    These pictures are absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  8. pinkflipflops says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    that's so pretty.

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    August 22, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    SO PRETTY! You are so talented Jenna!

    Reply
  10. florist says

    April 6, 2013 at 9:36 am

    I could tell how great you are in your field of interest. You could relate in each detail very well. Thank you for spending a time on sharing such informative writings to us.

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